Gorse

Q: How do I use #F0E442 in CSS?

You can use #F0E442 in CSS with: background-color: #F0E442; or color: #F0E442; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 228, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 73%, 6%.

#F0E442

Gorse is a warm light color with the hex code #F0E442. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 240, 228, 66 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 73%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gorse color values

HEX: #F0E442
RGB: 240, 228, 66
HSL: 56°, 85%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 5, 73, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gorse sits at 56° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Gorse is rendered as rgb(240, 228, 66), where the red channel dominates at 240, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Gorse translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 5M 73Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (73%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Gorse

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F0E442;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 228, 66;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F0E442',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 73%
K: 6%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(240, 228, 66)
rgba(240, 228, 66, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 56° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F0E442?

#F0E442 is Gorse, a warm light color with RGB values of 240, 228, 66. It has a hue of 56°, 85% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F0E442?

The RGB color code for #F0E442 is rgb(240, 228, 66). This means it contains 240 red, 228 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gorse a warm or cool color?

Gorse (#F0E442) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F0E442 in CSS?

You can use #F0E442 in CSS with: background-color: #F0E442; or color: #F0E442; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 228, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 73%, 6%.